Following up on our earlier posting on USA Today misleading on mainstream church support for a minimum wage hike — apparently USA Today has a history of obscuring minimum wage activists. And the paper is not alone in its lack of transparency.
Three years ago, a full-page story and photo essay told how hard it was to [...]
When 60 Minutes first aired this segment 15 months ago, it seemed a bit over the top.
Today, it appears just about every premise inspiring the nauseating trend it profiled has disappeared along with the wealth that allowed it to exist. It’s also a good lesson in not taking our riches for granted – even if [...]
So much for moderation among our public officials. The Washington Times reports Postmaster General John E. Potter has received a nearly 40% pay raise since 2006 and even got a six-figure incentive bonus last year. This as the USPS faces a multibillion-dollar shortfall that threatens a day of mail delivery. This will be the subject [...]
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Genesis, In the News, Old Testament
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February 23rd, 2009
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In his book, The Rented Veil – The High Cost of Worship: God’s Plan for Building Wealth, author Darryl Odom takes a unique look at tithing that breaks ranks with previous teachings. The crux of his thesis: the faithful should not feel guilty if they cannot contribute a tenth of their income during hard times, [...]
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In the News, Old Testament
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February 23rd, 2009
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The National Association of Church Business Administration on Friday released a survey of its members to try to answer the question: how is the economic recession impacting congregations?
“Although the survey found a less-than-dire affect there seems to be a worsening condition than in August of 2008.”
More highlights:
*32 percent said their church was definitely having economy-related financial difficulties, [...]
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Exodus, Genesis, Old Testament
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February 13th, 2009
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Tags: creation, faith rewarded, moderation, negotiating, real estate, Sabbath, salary, save-for-a-rainy-day, taxes